In a significant step towards promoting menstrual hygiene and reducing school dropout rates among girls, 1,408 government schools in Jammu and Kashmir will soon be equipped with sanitary pad vending ...

One of the key initiatives is the installation of 100 sanitary napkin vending machines at public locations, including bus stops, markets, and hospitals at a total cost of ₹26.98 lakh.

To address this issue, the union has requested the installation of sanitary napkin dispensing machines in women’s restrooms across depots, designated women's sections, and the headquarters.

The first of its kind ‘gender sensitive’ Budget sanctioned ₹21 million to install nearly 288 pad vending machines, and an equal number of disposal units for sanitary napkins. The CRPF will ...